Support Worker ( Female Only )

Ashberry recruitment are currently seeking for an experienced Female support worker in the housing sector, to work as part of a wonderful team at a Service in Sheffield which provide daily support and supported accommodation to female individuals suffering from homelessness, substance misuse and mental health issues. This is a permanent post and the successful candidate will be required to work full time 40 hours per week. This post involves some weekend working. ABOUT THE JOB & SERVICE This Service is ran by a well established housing organisation and charity, who for years have provided housing support, advice and supported accommodation to vulnerable individuals across the UK. As a support worker for this service, the successful candidate will be expected to: - Facilitate client meetings and other client participation methods. - Conduct regular client support plan reviews, completing and updating individual support plans. - Work with clients to achieve their identified goals in accordance with company policy, including client benefits being maximised and personal payments are made as part of a budget plan. - Work with colleagues to design and deliver a range of in-house support provisions designed to achieve successful outcomes. - Delegate to and coordinate the work of Assistant Support workers with clients, to ensure actions as identified in client support plans, are addressed in a timely professional and appropriate manner. - Complete and review client’s assessments including risk assessments, within contractual timeframes, using a person-centred and trauma sensitive approach. - Respect the diversity of other people’s culture, faith and practice. - Ensure all practice is in line with relevant legislation, guidelines and polices to protect clients, colleagues, staff and visitors from any abuse, accident or injury. - Complete any other duties as could be reasonably expected in the fulfilment of this role. An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS is required for this role. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES -NVQ level 3 or equivalent in related field -Previous experience working in a supported housing or Hostel/Lifehouse setting -Knowledge of Government policy governing homelessness -Knowledge of local housing market and how to access accommodation for clients -First Aid training -Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients -Ability to work in a busy environment and can demonstrate ability to make decisions under pressure -Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams -Ability to use your initiative in problem solving for the benefit of clients and colleagues -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -The ability to understand and successfully implement processes, procedures and policies related to your area of work -Previous experience of successfully working within a team environment to meet objectives -Good IT skills with previous experience of using Microsoft Office, email programmes and databases Please don't hesitate to apply or contact us today for further information PLEASE NOTE: We advise candidates to apply as soon as they can as applications for this job may close at any time dependant on the amount of applicants are put forward.